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Principal Scientist
CSIR – Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh
Dr. Pooja Devi is a Principal Scientist at CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, Chandigarh. She is affiliated with the Materials Science and Sensor Application Department of CSIR-CSIO. She received her Ph.D. Degree in Engineering (Materials) from the Academy of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi in 2018. She has been working as a scientist at CSIR-CSIO since 2010. She is having 12 years of experience in the field of materials. Her major research interest includes materials design for green hydrogen production, water/air pollutants degradation, and water pollutants monitoring, materials engineering, techniques, and associated affordable and portable devices development for water pollutants detection, degradation, green hydrogen production, air purification, etc. She has filed 03 patents, 02 design registration, 01 copyright, transferred 02 technology, published 84 international high-impact publications, edited 07 books, 22 book chapters, 90 conference papers, and delivered 60 invited/oral talks. She has received funding/fellowships from DST, SERB, CSIR, ACS, IUSSTF, etc., for various projects. She is also a recipient of several prestigious awards and fellowships including NASI Young Scientist Platinum Jubilee Award (2021), IEI Young Engineer Award, INAE Young Engineer Award (2020), SERB Women Excellence Award (2020), Young Associateship of Indian Academy of Science (2019-22), Haryana Yuva Vigyan Ratan Award (2019), Young Scientist Award (2019) from Indian Science Congress Association, Young Scientist Award (2019) from International Society for Energy, Environment and Sustainability, IUSSTF Water Advanced Research and Innovation (WARI) fellowship (2017), Canadian Commonwealth Fellowship (2010), GC Jain Memorial Award (2020) by MRSI, PITTCON- Travel Grant (2018) from American Chemical Society, SERB International Travel grant, etc.
I am Dr. Pramod Kumar Yadav, a PhD in Medical Biochemistry with strong experience in academic teaching, clinical laboratory management, medical biochemistry, diagnostic laboratory techniques, and healthcare operations.
I am currently working as a Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry at KIST Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu. I have also served as Operational Head at Sooriya Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., where I gained extensive experience in laboratory management and helped establish an ‘A’ category laboratory in Nepal.
My professional background includes teaching medical and laboratory science students, managing healthcare laboratory operations, consulting for the establishment of GAMCA medical centers across Nepal, India, and Bangladesh, and conducting research in medical biochemistry, oxidative stress, epilepsy models, thyroid function, metabolic syndrome, and clinical diagnostics.
I am passionate about combining technical expertise, academic leadership, research knowledge, and laboratory management skills to contribute to medical education, diagnostic excellence, and healthcare system development.
Dr. A.V. Ullas is an Assistant Professor in the Nanotechnology program at the Centre for Advanced Studies (CAS) AKTU Lucknow. He received his Ph.D.Degree in Applied Chemistry from Delhi Technological University(DTU) in 2018. Then worked as an Assistant Professor in Plastics Engineering at CIPET Lucknow from Aug 2017-2019. He later joined Nanotechnology program at CAS AKTU from September 2019. He is having 07 Years of Experience in the field of teaching. His area of expertise includes: polymer composites, processing, polymer testing, nanotechnology, etc. He is the author of 12 research articles and 16 conference proceedings in journals of repute and reviewer of several international journals.
Dr. A. O. Surendranathan is a Retired Professor in the Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Department of National Institute of Technology Karnataka. He received his Ph. D. Degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Mangalore University in 1994. Then continued to work as a Lecturer (Senior Scale) in National Institute of Technology for 2 Years. He is having 41 Years of Experience in the field of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering. His Area of Expertise includes Powder Metallurgy, Super plasticity, Lithium Battery, and Corrosion. He is the author of a book entitled, “An Introduction to Ceramics and Refractories”, recipient of 7 Project Grants. 7 awards etc.
Ms. Aaysha Gupta is a Research Scholar in the Biotechnology Department at Jaypee Institute of Information Technology. She is pursuing a PhD in Medical Biotechnology, with a focus on exploring the anti-aging potential of Indian medicinal plants. Ms. Gupta has previously held the positions of Editor and Event Organizer at Microbioz Journals for two years. She brings over three years of dedicated research experience in the field of Medical Biotechnology, specializing in muscle aging.
A finance and business strategy professional with expertise in taxation, financial planning, and operational optimization. Focused on driving sustainable growth by improving profitability, strengthening compliance, and streamlining business processes. Supports clients with practical, data-driven financial and sales solutions that enhance decision-making, accelerate performance, and build long-term resilience.
Dr. Md Afroz Alam is a Professor and Head in the Department of Bioinformatics, at Shalom New Life College, Bengaluru, Karnataka. He received his Ph.D. Degree in Bioinformatics from Jaypee University of Information Technology, Solan, Himachal Pradesh in 2009. Then he has worked as Assistant Professor, Head and Program Coordinator in the Department of Bioinformatics at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (Deemed University) for 11 Years. He is having 14 years of teaching and research experience in the field of Bioinformatics. His area of expertise includes: Computer Aided Drug Design, Molecular Modeling and Simulation, QSAR and Pharmacophore modeling, Biostatistics, R programming, Unix and Linux. He is the author of 24 research articles, 2 Book Chapter, recipient of short-term research grants, workshop grants, and National Youth leader award by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports under the National Service Scheme, Government of India.
I am Arjun Ghule, an experienced AI-Cybersecurity Trainer, Technical Education Specialist, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering educator with over 21 years of academic experience and 3.5 years of industrial experience in electrical systems, communication protocols, and secure system design.
My expertise includes cybersecurity education, networking fundamentals, ethical hacking, SOC operations, IoT security, embedded systems, communication protocols, AI in cybersecurity, and curriculum development. I have trained and mentored students in electronics, IoT, automation, communication systems, and cybersecurity-oriented technologies.
I have served as an Assistant Professor at institutions including MCET Hyderabad, MMCOE Pune, and Aurora Consortium Hyderabad, guiding numerous student projects and developing industry-aligned technical curricula. Alongside academia, I have worked in industrial roles involving automotive electrical design, CAN/LIN/FlexRay protocols, wiring harness systems, and secure communication layouts.
My goal is to contribute to cybersecurity education and technical training, preparing learners for roles such as SOC Analyst, Security Analyst, IT Security Associate, OT Security Support, and Cybersecurity Technician.
Dr. Mayank Bhushan is an accomplished Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, with extensive expertise in nanobiotechnology, biomaterials, and nanomedicine. He holds a PhD in Nanoscience and Technology from Pondicherry University and has a strong background in synthesizing, characterizing, and applying nanomaterials for biomedical, environmental, and energy applications.
Dr. Bhushan has over a decade of experience in teaching, research, and mentorship, guiding M.Tech and PhD students in projects involving nanomaterials, biosensors, green energy technologies, and environmental nanotechnology. His hands-on expertise spans advanced instrumentation and techniques, including XRD, UV-Vis, PL, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, SEM, TEM, VSM, TG-DTA, EDAX, XPS, electrospinning, sol-gel, hydrothermal, and solvothermal synthesis methods.
He has authored numerous high-impact research articles and book chapters, contributing to advancements in nanomedicine, biosensors, and environmental nanotechnology, and serves on editorial and reviewer boards of several prestigious journals. Dr. Bhushan’s research combines fundamental science with practical applications, making him a recognized authority in nanobiotechnology, bioengineering, and sustainable nanomaterials.
Fluent in English and Hindi, he is committed to mentoring students, fostering interdisciplinary research, and translating nanotechnology innovations into practical solutions for healthcare, environmental, and energy challenges.
Ms. Neha Sawal is a Legal Analyst in Apex Fund Services Ltd. Company/Organization located at Bangalore. She received her L.L.B. Degree from Mody University, Laxmangarh in 2016 and earned her postdoctoral in Business law from university of Indian Law, Pune in 2021. Then worked as an Assistant Professor –Tax Law in Christ University Bangalore Institute/University. She has 2.5 Years of Experience in the field of Corporate Law. Her Area of Expertise includes: Business Law, Startup incorporation, constitutional law, Legal studies, Human rights law, Startup funding and legal procedures, family laws, criminal and civil law.
Dr. Ruby Singh is the Director, Department of Bioinformatics at Gevanam Genomics Company, Lucknow. She earned her PhD in Biotechnology (2020) from Amity University and brings 6+ years of R&D experience, including roles as a Research Assistant at Biogenix, Lucknow and as a Medical Researcher at Crazy Fox Creations, Lucknow. Her expertise includes cell culture, microbiology, bioinformatics, and review writing. She has 8 publications and has edited 1 book in aquaculture and bioinformatics.
Partha Majumdar is the Managing Director of Majumdar Consultancy Pvt Ltd, a distinguished career that spans various countries and industries. With a keen eye for pattern recognition, he has overseen the development of over 10 Enterprise Class products deployed across 57 countries. He has collaborated closely with key ministries in 8 nations and more than 20 enterprises, leaving a significant mark at organizations such as Siemens, Amdocs, NIIT, Mobily, and JP Morgan Chase & Co. notably, he not only led system development but also managed highly profitable business units. Partha’s entrepreneurial spirit is evident as he successfully established three companies by 2023, operating in India, Dubai, and Saudi Arabia. His expertise extends to designing OLTP systems for diverse sectors, including Telcos, Hospitals, Tea Gardens, Factories, Travel Houses, and even Cricket tournaments. Since 2012, Partha has been deeply immersed in Data Products, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning, consistently contributing his pattern-finding skills to the development of Rapid Development Tools. Partha’s unwavering commitment to lifelong learning is underscored by his educational journey, which began with a Mathematics degree and culminated in a Doctorate in Business Administration from the Swiss School of Business and Management in Geneva. Along this remarkable path, he earned master’s degrees in Telecommunications and Computer Security, executive MBAs in Information Systems and Business Analytics, and advanced certificates in AI/ML/DL, Cyber Security, and Computational Data Sciences from esteemed institutions, including Manipal Academy of Higher Education, IIT Kanpur, and IISc Bengaluru.